Marielle Limpiada

Marielle is a dedicated professional forester with expertise in ecosystem management, climate resilience, and sustainable land-use strategies. She is committed to advancing adaptive and science-based approaches to environmental stewardship, with a strong focus on nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable urban development. Passionate about climate action, she actively supports initiatives that integrate research, policy, stakeholder collaboration, and community engagement to strengthen environmental sustainability and resilience across communities and ecosystems.

Project Technical Assistant III at National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Extension, University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) (2025-08 – 2026-03)

• Provided Technical and Research Assistance to the DOST-PCAARRD-funded project, entitled "Rehabilitation of Critically Degraded Areas and Bambusetum Establishment Using Microbial Technology: For a Smart Green Gold Economic and Environmental Resiliency"
• Led and supported field activities, including the establishment, maintenance, and monitoring of 2 rehabilitation sites in Mogpog, Marinduque.
• Developed modules and facilitated 2 trainings on microbial technology applications and bamboo-based livelihood development for local stakeholders.
• Authored a comprehensive Manual of Operations to standardize implementation of the Microbe-assisted Ecological Restoration Model (MAERM) across degraded sites in the Philippines.
• Conducted systematic growth monitoring, field measurements, and data collection for bamboo seedlings, ensuring accuracy and consistency of datasets.
• Assisted in drafting and editing scientific manuscripts for ISI-indexed journals and preparing research posters for national and international conferences.
• Coordinated with field focal persons, partner institutions, Local Government Units and stakeholders to ensure efficient project implementation, site maintenance, and alignment with policy initiatives.
• Designed and produced Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials and audio-visual presentations (AVPs) to support training, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge dissemination.
• Prepared technical progress reports in compliance with DOST requirements and managed administrative and financial documentation, including procurement, contract, and salary processing

Intern at Angat Kalikasan Pilipinas (2024-06 – 2024-08)

• Worked with the Volunteer Management and Admin Units, engaged in social media advocacy and content creation.
• Created a tree-growing guideline for the future tree planting and reforestation activities of the organization.
• Conducted a community research through a series of field visits and key informant interviews on the state of socioeconomic activities of Dumagat-Remontados in Daraitan, Tanay, Rizal.
• Communicated and consulted the research to the community, highlighting how the Dumagats use their forest resources for their livelihood.

Liaison at UPLB Forestry Society (2024-08 – 2025-07)

• Served as the head of the publicity committee that ensured the issuance of press releases, information, and educational materials regarding relevant issues inside or outside the Forestry field.
• Worked with the executive committee to maintain the society's structure and public image.
• Assisted and guided multiple resident members in creating publicity materials and handling works related to the committee, event specific.

Vice Tribune at Kapatirang Plebeians UPLB Curia (2024-08 – 2025-07)

• Oversaw the internal and external relations of the organization.
• Acted as the Officer-In-Charge of the Publicity and Education Committee, primarily handling the public relations and conducting seminars and workshops within the organization.

Bachelor of Science in Forestry Major in Environmental Forestry – University of the Philippines Los Baños (2021 – 2025)

High School Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Academic Track – Pasay City National Science High School (2019 – 2021)